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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
Saved His Life.

Mr.. D. |. Wilcoxsin. of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was for many years badly at
1licted with Phthisic, also Diabetes the
pains were almost uncomfortable and would
sometimes almost throw him into convul-
sions. He tried Eclectic Bitters and got
relief from the first bottle, aud after TAX
ing six bottles was entirely cured and had
gained in flesh eigteen pounds. Says he
positively believes he would have died. had
it not been for the relief afforded by Elec.
trio Bitters. Sold at fifty cents by Hughes
e Robinson.
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Miraculous Escape.

". W. Reed, druggist, of Winchester,
Ind, writes; "One of my customers, Mrs.
Louisa Pike. Bartonia, Randolph Co.,
Ind, was long sufferer with Consump-
zion, and was given up to die by her ply
slcians. She heard of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. and begun
buying it of me. In six months time she
walked to this city, Assistance of six miles,
and is now SO much improved she has quit
using It,. She owes her life to it. Free
trial bottles at Hughes & Robinson Drug
Store,
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3 .lckin's Arnc SvOv

Tie BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
lirulses, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, ratter, IN lppt'l Hands, Chi,blaln,
otpLs, and all Skin Krup!ions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
IS guaranteed to give perffpt satisfaction
or money refunded. l'4lee Is cents per
DIX tor sale lY Hughes Il Robnson.
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SALE
OF ...z-tl
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
In the Village of New Hope, Va.

Il,
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at the MAY term
1882 In the cause of W. ii. Pilson's guardian
VS.. w ID. Prisons widow. will, as commissions
er therein appointed, proceed to sell al public
auction, at the front door of the Court-hoil,p in
Staunton, Va, Gu
MONDAY. JUNE 81. (Court-day) 1887,
that valuable property situated in the village
OF New Hope, belonging to the estate OF the late
DR.. W. H. Prison.
The tract contains 1871 acres of fine land in
excellent condition. with buildings in fine re-
pair. The improvements consists of q first-rate
dwelling of six rooms, barn, granary. and ali
necessary outDulldings. There is a splendid
orchard Of the choicest fruit the place. and
an abundance of good water. The property
would make desirable home. 1t is an excel
lent neighborL God and convenient to the store,
and churches OF New Hope and vicinity.
TERMs-Enough cash in hand to pay the cost
OF SUIT and sale, ana the residue in equal in
stallments, at one, two and three ears. with
interest from day of sale. purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security and the
Title retained until AL the purchase money is
paid. JOHN W. STOUT Comm'r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

On the lst of May the Royal Geographi.
lows, and had assets amounting to more
than $1,000, besides its library and MAP
collections.
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. A SainSt Is.

Several ply sicians have pronounced my dis
ease blood poison caused by paint or lead in the
paint, but they could not cure me. Last sum-
mer used eighteen bottles of u largelyadver-
tised blood medicine, which did me no more
good Than so much water
/ have used only two bottles of b. Il. b. and
am proud to say that L have received gteater
benefit from them than from the eighteen and
am now rapidly recovering, There is no Gues-
ton about the superiority of b. B: b: oyeA all
blood remedies. W. Ii. WOODY.
2l5 Reynolds st.
Augusta. Ga, April 2lst, 1856.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

AT each equinox. says an astronomer
there are about 1902 hours that both poles
have simultaneous, view Of the sun or part
OF 1t, and for 81 hours the whole Of its disc
is visible to both.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

BY the use of palladium in the hair
spring and balance, Geneva watch
maker claims to have produced accurate
time pieces which are unaffected by mag
netiSm.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
"A Horse A Horse,

Ny kingdom for u horse!'' One made
valuable by the use of Duval & Norton s
Horse Tonic. Chicken cholera cured by
its use, OF money refunded. Price 25 and
q, cents. For sale by W. M. Allen Il Bro,
STANTON Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

All who desire full information abopb~the
cause and cure of Bloc u Poisons. Scp6fdla and
Scrofulous Swellings Ulcers, S0SSs, Rhema-
tism, Kidney Complaints, CatarI'h. etc.. can Sc
cure by mail, free, copy of our 80 page Illus
wonderful and staftling proof ever before
known BLOOD BALM CO,
may 26-1m Atlanta, Ga.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

The Empress of Russia says she needsa
change of scene. She ought to be satisfied,
though. The Nihilists change the scene
for her qui'e frequently.
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DACK AGAIN,

EYACh AGAIN,
w. G. BARTON has returned ito stanton and
opened
MEAT STORE. on NEW STREET,
opposite VIM. WhOley's. He responsibility
on hand the choicest Fresh and Cured
meats. which he will sell at the lowest cast !
prices. he solicits the patronage of his ola
friends and the public generally. Orders
promptly attended, and meats delivered at the
| residence of his customers.
StauntOn, Jan. l3
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~ G. VINCENT,
Z. O. Box 4, StaunJon Va.
Proprietor of Patents of the
FARM, GARDEN 81 ORNAMENTAL FENCE
MACHINES

~ NCE MACdINES. -
Diploma awarded by Virginia tate Agricul.
raj society. hicnmond' $3.50 and 1856, for cattle
Diploma awarded at Baldwin. Augusta Fair at
Stanton. Va, 1886, for the best portable fence
Diploma awarded at ScOttsvlle Fair.
Every man looking to his interest will ex-
anime our fence before erecting any other.
The FENCE is manufactured under. and pro-
tected by letters patent Nos. 2O4,3l2, 240,G9O
26l 1888, 20l 6Sf Any infringement will be pros
ecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

The conference separated on this diff
ference: the Legislature has adjourned, and
the English Representatives have left for
home. The terms offered by the Virginia
Committee were an advance on the fund
ing rate of the Riddleberger Bill, but it is
believed that the Committee would ha]e
been unanimous in recommending this set
have adopted it,and it would be ratified by
greatly increased Democ majority
in November next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

nESlRABLE PROPERTY FOR RENT-Tba
~ following property belonging to Il Nc
terms: 'ihS
Four dwelling houses on N. Street eacb 90,
tanning nve rooms and q provision room. arm
eaen having separate yard fenced In; aIley m
alley 10 coal and wood house in the yaH,ir ina rs
yard water tax Free s~e'ei's IN
All of the above property has ;a.st heen 10
ntIea inroughout, with new Mastering painf-g
ough draining. &c. Noi'o'so'e' 'hu iif~>>
For terms, &C., apply TO
r,o, on :. Il. A. MCMAHON.
may Nr-st1 Corner Augusta and noin is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
FURNITURE

of all descriptions from the plainest to the most
elegant.
Special and careful attention will DO given to
on Quoting FUNERALS.
CASKETS AND COFFINS, from the most ex-
pens-ve to the cheapest, furnished at short
notice. This department is under the charge
on Mr.. w. d. GAMBLER, a funeral director Of
50 years experience.
W~ Bodies preserved any length of time in
the hottest weather.
As- Ice Baskets and embalming fluids fur
nshed on application.
Handsome Hearse in attendance. jly23
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

We accidentally overheard the following
dialogue on the street yesterday:
Jones Smith. why don't you stop that
disgusting hawking and splitting?
Smith. How can [? You know 1 am a
martyr to catarrh.
J. Do as did. had the disease in it's
worst form but am we'll now.
S. What did you do for it?
j. used DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy 1t
cured me and will cure you
S. I've heard of it, and by Jove III
try it.
j. Do SO. You'll find it at all the drug
stores in town.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

Prayer is the most essential habit of the
mind the most vital impulse of the soul,
and yet is the least obtrusive habit, the
least otlicious impulse. Golden Rase.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
G.. M. D.

Walking down Broadway is very pleas
ant when you feel well. and T K
never felt better than when his friend asked
him how he got over that severe cough of
his so speedily. ''Ah, my boy" said T.
''G. M. d. did it, And his friend WON
dered what G. M. D. meant. He knew it
did not mean Good Many Doctors. for 4.
X. had tried dozen in vain. Il have it,"
he said, Just hitting the nail on the head
You mean DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, or Gold Medal Deserved as my
friend j s. always dubs it, Sold
by druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
IMPORTANT TO KNOW.

What will reach to the seat of those deep.
| ,ealeq Pains, Rheunatism, Neuralgia. ana
Lame 81 PACK a The Wondernl penetrating qnai
| ltaes OF HITES PAIN CURE never fails. ana
cures Diptheria, Sore Throat. Colds, Frost
Sold by all druggists, febl0
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

DICKLE Il HAMRICK,

ties and being now prepared to fill all orders
"a s1Iil:tfi, -aapectfuily invite careful
Inspection from persons who desire to urchast
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

hereby certify that John w. Stont has exec
cuted the bond required by the decree of sale
rendered i'll the cause of Prisons pua.dian VS. a
Prisons widow. Given under my hand this
Both day of Sept, 1885, - - =. - :. !
mBy 26-tds. j. NJ RYAN Clerk
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w ELL E r e ELDER,

W I ~ J I Il II,
During the last month quite n large quan.ity
OF goods have been disposed of at our Slaughter
prices. Sales at these nldrfed- dloa0a prices will
be continued during the present month; and
those who fail TO take advantage of them will
miss most desirable bargains.
Those indebted TO me on past dealings are re-
quested to settle without delay.
e. l.. WELLER.
From the foregoing it will be seen that | am
now interested in the business of Mr.. G. L.
weller, and respectfully request my friends
and the public to bestow on tile new firm a lib
eral patronage. 1t will certainly be my endeav-
or TO make the house worthy OF whatever favor
1t may receive at the hands of the public
mar III FITZHUGH ELDER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

BY experiments on dogs, NJ. E. Quin-
gu ad finds that cold baths increase tenfold
the rate of consumption of oxygen, dou-
bic or treble the quantity of air passed
through the lungs, augment the amount
OF carbonic acid expelled. and very much
increase respiratory conclusions and the
production of blood sugar. Hot baths
have like influence, but in less degree.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23

An English mlneralogist, Mr.. Bryce.
Wright, gives the prices of iron in the
form of meteorites as from $l5 to 500 a
pound to as much as $50 an ounce. Some
of the Russian meteorites are worth $25
to $50 an ounce, and the prices generally
have trebed in the last few years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
YALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.

GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.
Pursuant to deed of trust executed by Mar
shall Gillian and wife, bearing date on the 2sif
day Of Noyember. 1884, and recorded in the
CiefK Omce OF The Hastings Court of Staun-
ION, IN u. e. NO. y. page III, we will sell at pub
nc auction. In front of the Court-ho house, In
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1887,
the following described house and lot in ssto,,,
ton. Va, VIZ: That certain FRAME DWELL
ING HOUSE AND LOr on Sears Hi Of - tha
TERMS-CASH. -
JOSEPH B. WOODWARD
oe a.. WA. CUSHING,
may @o-'os Trustees
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Section of Fence standing. 5-foot tickets,
Descriptive circular sent upon application.
Fence also manufactured and for sale by.
MARKS d FRIEND, ll3 East River Street
Petersburg, Va.
r. F. & W.. P. HILL, Barboursville Va.
o. NJ. TYRON, 4l6 East Main Street, Norfolk,
Va.
COMBINATION FENCE COMPANY, 1850 East
Franklin Street, Richmond, Va.
JAMES ROACH Fredericksburg, Va.
E.C.VINCENT. Lock Box, No. t. Stanton. Va
Agents for sale of Fencing:
j. f. TEMPLETON, WaynesbOro, Va.
j. b. ROLLER, Mount Crawford, Va.
MAsLIN & BOOKER HARDWARE Co.,
Agents,
Staunton, Va.
jan l3-6m
r USHBAUGH BROS. & CO.,
-UKDERTAKERS
DEALERS IN FURNITUR RE.
In addition to our large stock of Furniture,
Mattresses, &C., we are now prepared to fur
nish at shortest notice
WOOD FINISHED. CLOTH COVERED, AND
METALLIC CAsKETs.
A large ctock of all kinds is always kept on
hand.
81 OLE HEARSE 1A
is one of the Esndsomest in the State, and will
be in charge of Mr.. G. G. HENDERSON, Funeral
Director.
Our aim will be to offer these goods lowe,
IMAM Uney nave ever Deen sold i'll this mar.
ket. iap27
ID F. STOCKTON & BRO,
Q.ate with Staunton Iron Works Company,
IRON FOUNDERS ANB MACHIEIsTs.
Near G. & o. Depot, staunton, Va,
ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY REPAIRED IN
THE BEST MANNER ON SHORT NOTICE
HneeiaHy :-Croasias Sdtao MflLs,
Orders solicited. AL work warranted.
As-Sendfor Ctrcuiars and Price
lan25-lv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
FEMALE SEMINAR
PROPERTY


Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta, rendered May 26th 1887, in the chan
Gerry suit therein pending, under the name and
style of Lushbaugh & Bro. VS., Staunto Female
therein appointed, proceed to sell at public anc
ton, to the highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, JULY I'd, 1887.
in front of the Court House of Augusta county.
that very valuable and desirable proper ~
known as
STANTON Female Seminary.
kThis property consists OF large double three
kstofy suifSiins, cob tanning 81 ROOMS hes,ass [
basement rooms and a large study and recita-
tlon, room the building is Situated on n besnt T.
fui and splendidly located lot, containing about
one-half acre, and is capable ofcomfortably ac
communicating 10 pupils, besides, the family of
the Principal. This Seminary Is in a flourish
ing condition so far as the attendance of pnniis
and its management is concerned: it has been
in successful operation for IL years and has
been conducted by Rev. James Willis as Prn-
clpal ior The past HVe years and is now offered
for sale by reason of mortgages and liens crea.
ted for the purchase of the lot and the erection
of the buildings thereon.
This is a rare opportunity for PURCHASING
school property.
The commissioners invite correspondence.
and will take pleasure in showing this property
to any one DESTROYS of purchasing the same
TERMs-Twenty per cent. of the purchase
one two, three and four years in eoual install
ments. for which the purchaser will execute
bonds with approved personal security, bearing
as ultimate security.
As-Sale to begin at o'clock. p. NJ.
w. A. HUDSON.
ROBERT CRAIG,
W. +. CRAIG,
Commissioners.
do certify that w. +. Craig, one of the COM
missioners appointed by decree of May 18TH
1897. IN the above suit OF Lushbaugh & Bro.
against Staunton Female Seminary, has exc
cuted AMI filed the bond required by said de-
cree JOS. n: RYAN.
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CLOSING sALEOF 4} s5ll
PERSONAL PROPERTY
At Stribling Springs, Augusta County, Va
As Admins trator of l,heslau Kin,a.z aaa,,

AS Administrator of Chesley Kinney. decd. +
will sell at Stribling Springs, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 2sa, 1887,
80 Blankets, 10 Hair Mattresses 10 Din,no.rcoro
Tables, Is Cotton top Mattresses, Hair Piiinwss,
and holsters, Sheets Table Cloths Napkins
White Bed Spreads, Office Desks Wash
stands. Tables. Bedsteads. Silver Knives and /.
Forks, Tea Spoons, knabe Piano, | Billiard
Table, Set OF Ten Pins and Balls and nm meronsJ
other articles.-all must be sold and those in
search OF bargains are cordially invited to at
tend.
TERMS-SlO and under, cash, over that amt
months with negotiable note satisfactorily en-
dorsed - -
Sale at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. 'ta3
D. NJ Gushing & Son. Auctioneers.
june 9-tds. sss - 81 4
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-CHAs. BURsCHELL.-
TOHN b. O'CONNELL & Co,
Dealers in
FINE LIQUORS, WINES,
CIGARS, &c.

THE OLDEST AND BEST COUNTY WHISKEY
IN THE VALLEY
GET YOUR HOLIDA Y SUPPLIES NOW
AND AVOID THE Il USH.
You can always get the best at
JNO. b. O'CONNELL d cos,
dec23 Augu s Ia and New Court SIS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-23
Merchants. r cad This,

To those subject to the yexations of bu-
siness life, dyspepsia. and a feeling of de.
bility, irritability and dependency. we
say, take Simmons Liver Regulator. The
Regulator is free from any injurious min
eral substance not disagreeable can be
taken at any time without interfering with
business or pleasure. 1t is gentle. safe,
and a good digester. 1t is unequalled in
the cure of piles, constipation, bad breath,
sick headache and bilious complaints.
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DRY GOODS & CARPETS
|. WITT & BRO,
NO. 10

!. WIFI & BRO, 10
Mum ST., opposite Marble Yard.
In addition to our general and full stock of
Staple Dress Goods, Notions, ETC.. we Eavei
opened in the large room adjoining our well
known stand. a larger stock than usual of sta
pie Goods, and new department in ss
Carpets, l-Cloths, Curtain Goods
and HoUSE-FURNISHiNG ARTICLES ''.&
in that line. EHs- 80
The rear half of the spacious store room on
the street entrance is under full flood of light
from the sky and stde-openings, and furnishes
With It's wide, open area, the best opportunities
for examining the goods. all of which are dis
played on the -l,f
STREET FLOOR,
This stock has been selected with great care
and IN extent and variety, Is unequaled in the
state, and is offered at the lowest rates. as all
In want Will ascertain by examination of the
goods and prices. -
These goods will be offered to MERCHANTS
and LARGE CONSUMERS at Wholesale Prices
With quotations as low as the large city mar
kets.
Returning our thanks for favors in the past.
we solicit orders and an examination OF our
large and complete stock in the lines named
knowing that SUBTRACTION Will be given. =
mar l0-3m l. WITT & BROTHER,
In the winter we chill in the summer we faint;
There is always a void that wants to be filled
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oPuAAR PRiC IS, at '0llvlERS BUCK SlORk
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NOTICE.
When you want something very nice IN the
way of
FRESH AND CURED MEATS,
call on

REEVES GAIT & BRO.
We make a specially of rolled corn Beef
Try 1t. Also Sausage and Pudding. AS we
have the only steam power machinery in the
city for the manufacture of these articles we
can make them in large quantity and chop
clean and fine.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-07-21
Struggle with q Mad Wolf.

An Odessa Russia) dispatch to the
London Duly Ncacs, says: [ saw this
morning at the Odessa meteorological
Hospital, five peasants, just arrived from
the district of Ismail, all of whom had
been bitten by a mad wolf. Among
them was one who told me that few
days ago, in the gray of the early morn
ing, he was in his little farmyard when
something sprang on his back and of
again. He turned instantly to find him
self face to face with large and angry
looking wolf, whose head and jaws we're
despatched with foam. TWAS evidently
rabid, and the brave old man rushed
upon his assailant, thrust his left hand
into the animals mouth and seized its
tongue, while with his right hand he
endeavOred to strangle the brute. a
terrible struggle followed. The VOLTS
fangs met through the mans hand and
held it like vice. After nearly 10 min
utes' struggle the old man threw him
self bodily upon the wolf, still strug-
Cling desperately, and for the first time
called for assistance. Several neighbors
hurried to the spot and dispatched the
wolf, whose jaws never relaxed even in
death. A file was brought and the
VOLTS lower jaw removed. The old
mans left hand is in dreaefully LAGER
ated condition, but he is more or less
torn all over the body.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-07-21
An Ancient Bird.

"My parrot is 100 years old said Eras-
tus Judd, living in Chicago. 81 have
had him for about thirty years and my
father had him about forty years. old
Putnam, as we call him, used to belong
to my grandfather, Seth Judd, who lived
at Shelburne Falls, Mass. The old
gentleman got him from sailor i'll Bos-
ton. have family letters dated in 1890,
in which odd Putnam is referred to as
"a prettie bird whiche hath been taught
to say after one much of our New Eng
land primer and certain of Dr. Watt S
hymns for the young I do not see
that the parrot is not as young as ever.
He is very docile and he talks as clever
ly as a child of six. His plumage is still
bright, but his sight has failed him
somewhat. The way to tell the age of II
parrot is to count the rings on his claws
A new ring Tor wrinkle) comes every
tenth year. old Putnam has nine Of
these rings and starter for the tenth. .
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-07-21
A Cat in a Pitcher.

The guests of an uptown hotel who
were seated in n parlor last evening wit.
messed rather funny occurrence. A cat
and pitcher came waltzmg in at n lively
pace. The pitcher was ahead of the cat,
and the pitcher went from the right to
the left, as if it was trying to wag the
cat. In the struggles of The cat to rid
herself of the pitcher the latter was
smashed into smith Green's against an iron
pillar. The pitcher had been left in the
hallway. The cat poked its head into
the pitcher, found water instead of milk,
and in attempting to withdraw its head
got fastened in the neck of the chinaware
and rushed into the parlor. Three ladies
jumped on a sofa, dude picked up his
walking-stick for defense, while an ex-
Congressman from New Jersey thought
he had what the cat "rats. -
Ne,o York World.